11/05/2026
B is Ball Throwing🎾
As physiotherapists we often see a lot of injuries that arise as a result of repetitive ball throwing. Of course, most dogs love playing with a ball but we always recommend other games you can play to keep them mentally stimulated without the physical strain🤕
- “Find it” games - hide the tennis ball at the park or around your garden and encourage your dog to seek it out by scent
- Impulse control - teach your dog to wait until after the ball has been thrown before fetch it so they have less tendency to sprint at high speed
It’s important for dogs to engage with their owners and the environment when out on walks to help with their training and socialisation so these techniques do this as well as maintaining the fun!🐾🐕💛
